AD #3904 - Crucial Jeep Redesigns Still Years Away; U.S. Dock Workers Go On Strike; Fiat Extends 500e Production Stoppage
About this episode
The episode covers major disruptions in the automotive industry including a US dock workers strike impacting vehicle imports, especially from Europe, and Fiat extending production stoppages on the 500e due to weak demand. It highlights Jeep's delayed redesigns, with new models not expected until 2028-2031, and Ford's new offer of free home EV chargers to boost electric vehicle adoption. Renault teases its all-electric new Renault 4, while Tesla faces strikes in Sweden affecting service and shipments. The episode also discusses a new automotive software marketplace, SDVver, and pays tribute to legendary Mercedes designer Bruno Sacco.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...f its best selling vehicles, the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee, will not get redesigned until the end of the dec..."
Jeep Wrangler
"...rd, and yet two of its best selling vehicles, the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee, will not get redesigned u..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...d the next gen versions of the Jeep, Wrangler and Gladiator will not go into production in the US until twent..."
Toyota Century
"...e only other automaker that offers a feature like Century Mode, but Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Toyota, and Lexus ..."
Mercedes-Benz SLK
"...hat he's known for models like the G Class in the SLK, but he was most proud of the company's first com..."
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